Purchasing Agent

3410 N Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215, San Tan Valley AZ

Description

Purchasing Agent Welcome to the Drake companies, the Southwest's leading supplier of cement and aggregate building materials. It is our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services, while maintaining environmental and social responsibility and a strong focus on our most valuable resource, our employees. The Drake companies are growing rapidly and we invite you to explore our site to find out more about us. Benefits: - Competitive Wages Dependent on Experience - Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance - 401k + Company Match - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Room for Growth Opportunities - Health Savings Account - Positive Work Environment Job Duties & Responsibilities: - Negotiate contract pricing and terms with vendors. - Purchasing for aggregate operations including all locations equipment and service and maintaining parts inventory. - Purchase order creation and good and services receipts in SAP. - Pickup and delivery of parts to various sites (vendors, aggregate facilities, etc.) - Coordinate maintenance schedules with vendors. - Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: - High school diploma or GED Required. - 3-5 years of Mechanical Knowledge - 1-2 years of industry experience in mining - At least 3 years of being a Purchasing Agent. - Negotiation/business skills highly preferred. - Must be able to climb up and down. - Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. - Ability to travel sometimes between locations. APPLY AT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.